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Corpus Christi, Texas
Monitoring Continues at the Marina
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Cleanup operations were finalized at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Sunday following a vessel fire that subsequently sunk the boat. All remaining diesel fuel in the submerged vessel’s fuel tank was extracted Sunday night. There was no diesel fuel observed in the water on Monday or Tuesday. This morning, residual fuel was observed leaving a light sheen on the water. All observed fuel in the area has been contained within the boom, and absorbent pads have been deployed. Pads will continue to be replaced throughout the day to ensure all sheen is removed promptly.
McArdle Road and Staples Street Intersection Repairs Complete
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – On Sunday, January 8, the City initiated an emergency closure at the McArdle Road and Staples Street intersection due to a waterline break. The break was caused by damage to the protective coating during a waterline installation in 1986. The deterioration of the coating ultimately caused the pipe to fail.
City Manager to Provide Update on Repairs to Mud Bridge
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi will host a news conference regarding the ongoing repairs to the Yorktown Mud Bridge located in the 8600 block of Yorktown Boulevard on Wednesday, January 18, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Note to media-the news conference will be on the west...
Federal, State, and Local Agencies Protect Corpus Christi Bay Waters from Leaked Diesel Fuel
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Today at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) and the Port of Corpus Christi responded to a vessel fire on a moored shrimp boat at the City’s Municipal Marina at the Coopers Alley L-Head. Several agencies took incident command of the event, including the US Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office.
Traffic Signal Falls at Everhart and Alameda
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At approximately 5:15 p.m., a traffic signal located at the intersection of Everhart and Alameda fell, striking two vehicles. Each vehicle had one occupant, with no injuries reported. Both vehicles were able to be driven away. Officers are directing traffic at the intersection, and the...
Units Respond to a Fire at the Marina
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At approximately 12:30 p.m., the Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) and the Port of Corpus Christi responded to a fire at the marina located near the 200 block of South Shoreline at the Cooper’s Alley L-Head after a shrimp boat caught fire. Fire Fighters...
"Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront" Will Offer "Walk with a Doc" and Classes at The Water's Edge This Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with VFit Productions, invites you to join the "Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront's Walk with a Doc." The event is Saturday, January 14, at 8:00 a.m. at The Water's Edge Park, located at 402 S. Shoreline Boulevard. Walk with a Doc is offered on the second Saturday of every month. The event is free and open to everyone!
Corpus Christi Fire Department Responding to Brush Fire Near Bishop
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) is responding to a call for mutual aid to help fight a brush fire south of the City limits. The fire, located near the intersection of County Road 43 and County Road 6, is in the Chapman Ranch area.
Street Closures and Traffic Impacts
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Street closures along major City streets impacting motorists and pedestrians are listed below. These closures may be due to construction, special event activity, or maintenance. All closures are subject to change due to weather, emergency work, or other circumstances. Work zone safety is a priority....
City to Host MLK Commemorative March and Racial Justice Forum
What: MLK March and Events Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When: Monday, March 16, at 12:00 p.m. Nikela Pradier, President, Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Father Bruce Wilson, Coastal Bend Community Empowerment. Sylvia Campos, District 2 City Councilmember. CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – In celebration...
McArdle Road and Staples Street Intersection Repairs Nearing Completion
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – On Sunday, January 8, the City initiated an emergency closure at the McArdle Road and Staples Street intersection due to a waterline break. The break was caused by damage to the protective coating during a waterline installation in 1986. The deterioration of the coating ultimately caused the pipe to fail.
Controlled Burn in San Patricio County
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – A controlled burn is underway off U.S. Highway 181 near the City of Gregory in San Patricio County. The burn is expected to continue until dusk. Currently, there have been no reports of impacts to the air quality in Corpus Christi. The City will continue to monitor the air quality as conditions warrant.
COVID-19 Testing Will Not Be Available at Health District
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Due to the holiday closure, the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District will not be conducting COVID-19 Drive-Thru testing on Monday, January 16. Testing services will resume on Monday, January 23, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.cctexas.com/coronavirus. You can also...
All Boom Removed from Nueces Bay Following Oil Spill Clean-Up Efforts
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Flint Hills Resources (FHR) received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office to remove all remaining boom from the waters of Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays following shoreline assessments conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Texas General Land Office, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Accordingly, all boom was removed from North Beach, the Lexington, and the Aquarium. As of yesterday, the 600 feet of boom that remained in a portion of Nueces Bay near the Joe Fulton Corridor was removed. All boom is now removed from Nueces Bay.
City Announces Commemorative MLK March Information
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Mayor Paulette Guajardo, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Nikela Pradier with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter discuss the 37th Annual MLK Day March and other events honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The news conference will be available for...
Clean-up and Recovery Operations Scaling Down Following Oil Spill in Corpus Christi Bay
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Flint Hill Resources continues to respond to the release of approximately 335 barrels of light crude oil from a pipe failure at its Ingleside crude oil terminal that occurred on Saturday, December 24. The U.S. Coast Guard, the Texas General Land Office, and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority continue assisting with the ongoing cleanup efforts.
Second Phase of Yorktown Mud Bridge Repairs to Begin January 16
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – On Monday, December 12, 2022, the City initiated an emergency closure of the Yorktown Mud Bridge on the 8600 block of Yorktown Boulevard to perform repairs to a sinkhole that resulted from damage to the bridge's riprap embankment. In addition, the project included restoring twenty-two of the fifty-five pilings that support the bridge.
FAA System Outage Grounded All Departing U.S. Flights
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – On January 11, 2023, airlines across the United States received orders from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt all departing flights following a systems outage. The Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) system suffered an outage overnight. NOTAM facilitates conversation between airports, pilots and air traffic control. This system reports hazards, abnormal conditions, closures and outages.
Clean-up and Recovery Operations Scaling Down Following Oil Spill in Corpus Christi Bay
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Flint Hill Resources continues to respond to the release of approximately 335 barrels of light crude oil from a pipe failure at its Ingleside crude oil terminal that occurred on Saturday, December 24. The U.S. Coast Guard, the Texas General Land Office, and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority continue assisting with the ongoing cleanup efforts.
City Council Approves Painting Corpus Christi Water Logo on Four Water Storage Tanks
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved painting the new Corpus Christi Water (CCW) logo on four water storage tanks with FY 2023 funding from the Water Fund. The one-year service agreement with Viking Painting, LLC, for $212,500 is vital in marketing CCW as the water planner, producer, and supplier for 500,000 people across seven counties in the Coastal Bend.
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The city's population was estimated to be 326,586 in 2019, making it the eighth-most populous city in Texas. The Corpus Christi metropolitan area had an estimated population of 442,600. It is also the hub of the six-county Corpus Christi-Kingsville Combined Statistical Area, with a 2013 estimated population of 516,793. The Port of Corpus Christi is the fifth-largest in the United States. The region is served by the Corpus Christi International Airport.
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